Just In

Food Network star Sara Moulton signs copies of her Sara Moulton Cooks at Home (Broadway; $29.95), at 7 p.m. today at Books & Co. in Kettering (near Dayton). Information: (800) 777-4881. Ms. Moulton will make another appearance 1-3 p.m. Thursday at Brown Dog CafÈ in Blue Ash. Tickets are $15 and benefit Women Chefs & Restaurateurs. (Cookbooks will be $25.) Reservations: (877) 927-7787.

Market Scan

Broccolini is the trademarked name for a cross between broccoli and Chinese kale. Also called baby broccoli, the bright green vegetable has long, slender stalks topped with tiny buds. Broccolini has a crunchy texture and sweet, slightly peppery flavor. Stir-fry or braise (like broccoli) until barely tender and season with garlic and/or fresh ginger.

Sip It

Coltibuono Chianti Classico RS 1999 ($19): This offering from Badia a Coltibuono, a longtime maker of chianti, is enjoyable alone or with your favorite Tuscan dish. Winemaker Roberto Stucchi has created a nicely rounded, medium body wine. This sangiovese rewards you with black cherry and a subtle finish.

Amy Simmons

Hot Date

Cincinnati Vegetarian Resource Group gathers at the Oriental Wok in Fort Mitchell 5:30-8 p.m. Nov. 22 for an all-you-can-eat Chinese vegan buffet. Dr. Michael Greger speaks. Cost is $20. Send check to CVRG, P.O. Box 31455, Cincinnati 45231. Information: 542-3808 or arccvrg@fuse.net.